Las Vegas City Wire

The community is invited to a series of free events this spring, offering concerts and festivals with diverse music and entertainment. These events are open to the public and suitable for all ages.

The Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival will be held on Saturday, April 6, at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park. The festival, now in its sixth year, will include entertainment, food trucks, cultural booths, workshops, and various activities throughout the day.

On Saturday, April 13, Centennial Hills Park will host the Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy performances by Bluegrass and Americana groups while exploring folk art, jewelry, and other items at an artisan marketplace. The event also features barbecue, beer, festival food, and free children's activities.

The Raow Raow Free Earth Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park. Organized by the Raow Raow Collective, the celebration will include DJs, live bands, art installations, dance showcases, a drum workshop, vendors from Market in the Alley, a bike valet service and food trucks offering plant-based options.

Vegas City Opera presents "The Harlem Renaissance in Jazz, Song and Word" on Saturday, May 11 at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park. This concert highlights African American music and culture from Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s through jazz performances and poetry readings.

The Caribbean Heritage Festival takes place on Saturday, May 18 at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can experience Caribbean traditions through music like steel drum and reggae along with Cuban tunes directly from The Bahamas. The event includes kids' activities as well as artisan booths featuring community exhibitors.

Finally on Saturday May 25 Symphony Park Arts Festival will be held at Symphony Park at The Smith Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., showcasing live music alongside art displays plus family-friendly fun while supporting local artists within vibrant arts scene environment.